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Xiaomi Mi-3
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 71.6 | 76.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Android 4.4.2, 4.2.1 | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 0000-00-00 | 2016-11-04 |
| 5.67 x 2.90 x 0.32 inches | 6.25 x 3.22 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.11 ounces | 7.37 ounces |
| Black | Black and White |
| -- | Ceramic |
| $ 300.00 | $ 590.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 2040 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 441 pixels per inch | 361 pixels per inch |
| -- | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 9.1 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 8974-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2360 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (933 MHz) RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 8.91 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 4.6 | 6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3050mAh Li-Ion Battery | 4400mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.04 | 6.24 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Xiaomi Mi MIX is a little bit better than the Xiaomi Mi-3, having a 76.2 score against 71.6. Xiaomi Mi MIX is a noticeably heavier but a bit thinner phone than the Xiaomi Mi-3. Both phones we compare here use Android OS, but the Xiaomi Mi MIX has 6.0 Marshmallow version and Xiaomi Mi-3 has Android 4.4.2 version.
The Xiaomi Mi-3 has a bit faster processor than Xiaomi Mi MIX, because although it has a lower amount of RAM, and they both have the same number of cores, the Xiaomi Mi-3 also counts with an extra graphics processor. Xiaomi Mi-3 features a little more vivid screen than Xiaomi Mi MIX, because although it has a way smaller display and a little bit lower resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, it also counts with a quite greater pixel count in each inch in the display.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX counts with a lot bigger storage capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Xiaomi Mi-3, because it has 128 GB internal storage. Xiaomi Mi MIX features a superior battery performance than Xiaomi Mi-3, because it has a 4400mAh battery size instead of 3050mAh. The Xiaomi Mi MIX has a slightly better camera than Xiaomi Mi-3, because it has a larger camera aperture, a more mega-pixels back facing camera and a way better 3840x2160 (4K) video quality.
Although Xiaomi Mi MIX is a better device, it costs a lot more than Xiaomi Mi-3, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Xiaomi Mi-3. If you prefer to save some money, you can buy Xiaomi Mi-3, giving up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most with your budget.
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